Considering end-of-life decisions in an informal, thoughtful — and even fun — way
Mortality over Muffins Part I on Thursday, June 20 and Part II on Thursday, July 11.
Our days and lives are filled with decisions. Some are quite small (what to have for snack today), and many are quite large (where to live, work, and who to share our life with).
At every stage of our life, we make decisions to match the life we want to lead, to meet our own personal wishes. Yet there is one stage of life where we often leave the decisions to others, End-of-Life. This can be very difficult for loved ones and the decisions made may not reflect our true wishes. Through Mortality over Muffins, RVNA hospice experts help us take a more thoughtful, rewarding, and even enjoyable role in our end-of-life planning.
Mortality over Muffins is an informal, café-style program for all ages and the intent is simple: to get everybody thinking and talking about end-of-life wishes and decisions – well before they happen. If we take the time to do this now, it will make the ends of our lives more meaningful and less stressful for both ourselves and our loved ones. It will reflect who we are, what we want, and what is most important to us.
Mortality over Muffins is a two-part program. Session 1 is for discussion, education, stories. Session 2 is for participants to share their thoughts, progress, and experiences in the weeks following the first session.
Mortality over Muffins is led by Cindy Merritt, MSW, LCSW. As RVNA’s Hospice Social Worker, Merritt is dedicated to supporting, comforting, and educating hospice patients and their families. She collaborates with RVNA hospice nurses, physicians on staff, and chaplains in the community to ensure that each patient’s medical, emotional, and spiritual needs are fully met.
Mortality over Muffins in Southbury will take place at the Munson-Lovetere Funeral Home, 235 Main Street North in Southbury. Part I is on Thursday, June 20 and Part II is on Thursday, July 11. Both sessions run from 9:00am – 10:30am. Attendance is limited to 16 participants. For more information, please contact RVNA at 203-438-5555. To register for Mortality over Muffins, please write to marketing@ridgefieldvna.org.
About RVNA
Founded in 1914, RVNA is an accredited non-profit Medicare-certified home healthcare agency that also supports public health and safety, and promotes the highest quality of life. RVNA provides compassionate care to all individuals, whether young or old, through a continuum of care that encompasses health care at home and in the community. RVNA also provides home health aides and companionship through a non-medical subsidiary called HomeCare by RVNA, end-of life care through Hospice by RVNA, and outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy in its Rehab by RVNA facility at 27 Governor Street, Ridgefield.